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	Italian Meatballs by Salad Foodie Years ago I had an Italian neighbor who became a close friend. I always commented on her delicious meatballs and one day she shared the recipe with me. I have made them ever since about the same way. You can vary the meats using what's on hand, but I usually select lean ground beef, turkey, chicken or lamb, with an equal amount of…	16 votes 5 reviews 8 comments 51358 views
	Skinny and Delicious Chicken and Eggplant Pasta for 326 Calories! by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox We know it’s a mouthful but we’re talking real Italian comfort food here. Most Italian sauces take hours simmering on the stovetop. Not here… The beauty of this fabulous pasta dish is this flavorful sauce comes together in about 30 minutes. In fact,…	6 votes 2 reviews 1 comment 13298 views
	Vegetable Lasagna by Salad Foodie Lasagna laced with garden vegetables and whole wheat noodles makes a healthier pasta alternative to traditional lasagna. Don’t let the list of ingredients and/or chopping daunt you.(I just consider it my afternoon therapy session.) The veggies are cut in small pieces to layer better between noodles. Sub any combo of veggies preferred…	2 votes 1 review 1 comment 13967 views
	Elegant Shrimp Scampi Pasta Lightened Up by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox For a romantic dinner, try this superb shrimp, sauteed in a buttery, garlic and lemon wine sauce. It doesn’t get easier to prepare yet it taste so indulgent. Instead of having to prep the raw shrimp, by deveining and such, I like to use cooked shrimp. It’s so much easier and cooks in minutes! The skinny for each generous serving is…	3 votes 3 comments 8013 views
	Chicken Cacciatore by Salad Foodie Cacciatore in cuisine refers to a meal prepared “hunter style” with meat, tomatoes, onions, herbs, wine (and depending on region and availability other vegetables.) Time-saving conveniences like boneless skinless chicken breasts and thighs, presliced mushrooms and onions simplify preparation. While the chicken braises in the tomato…	2 votes 2 comments 11851 views
	Lite and Fabulous Steak Pizzaiola by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox This Italian classic is simply steak topped with a quick cooking, zesty, pizza-like sauce. Sometimes it’s topped with cheese. I’m using very lean top sirloin but if you’d prefer to use flank steak or skirt steak, just reduce the cooking time a bit. Doesn’t matter how you cook your filet, the sauce absolutely makes this dish. The…	1 vote 1 comment 4332 views
	Florentine Salisbury Steak by J. Gino Genovesi This dish is restaurant quality food which when served with mashed potatoes and green beans makes a delightful presentation. At home,this was a favorite among our family. I have made some changes from the original one used by my mother and wife, and think you will enjoy it also. It is economical, relatively fast and so good. I…	1 vote 1 review 4 comments 13525 views
	Involtini di cavolo ( Stuffed Cabbage) by J. Gino Genovesi I know there are many recipes on how to make stuffed cabbage rolls. I like to use fresh ingredients and pride myself in the taste of the cabbage rolls I make. Try them. They are real Italian!	1 vote 6078 views
	Garden Marinara Sauce with Spaghetti by Salad Foodie This marinara is chock full of veggies, and served atop whole grain spaghetti noodles, makes a guilt-free pasta entrée. Use the last of summer’s garden tomatoes, or use canned if time is short. It fills your whole home with a wonderful Italian aroma as it cooks!	1 vote 1 comment 2268 views